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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 668.49 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 668.49 and 274.59 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 668.49 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/668.49 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 668.49 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 183,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,559.30/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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